Tory loses her job as a lawyer just before Hanukkah, something she wants to keep hidden from her family. Her grandmother tasks her with finding a specific brand of Hanukkah candles, and during her search, she meets Jay, who is in New York to persuade his grandfather to move to the family home in Florida. They both end up at Rocky's Bar, a place Jay's grandfather frequents. The bar is short-staffed, and Tory steps in as a bartender for the day to help out. One day turns into several, and Tory comes up with the idea for the bar to celebrate Hanukkah, naming the event "Hanukkah on the Rocks." As she and Jay get to know each other better, the question remains: how long can she keep her job loss a secret from her parents?
A well-told romantic story with Hanukkah as its theme. It develops nicely, delivers plenty of feel-good moments, and even includes a little side romance. It's also fun that it takes place entirely in New York City rather than in a small town. There's almost a "Cheers" vibe to it (but better).
